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Grande et belle statue masculine, groupe Urama, Golfe de Papouasie, Nouvelle-Guinée
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 EUR
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Description
- Grande et belle statue masculine, groupe Urama, Golfe de Papouasie, Nouvelle-Guinée
- haut. 152,4 cm
- 60 in
bioma, le personnage sculpté en deux dimensions dans une attitude strictement frontale : les bras libérés du corps dont le mouvement ample répond au dessin arqué des jambes. La tête en forme de losange montre un visage souriant caractéristique de la région du Golfe de Papouasie; l'impression de verticalité est accentuée par l'agencement linéaire des motifs géométriques ornant le corps. Très ancienne patine d'usage.
Provenance
Collectée par Thomas Schulze-Westrum dans le village de Wowobo en 1966
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. The right side of the body has been broken in three parts (arm, leg and torso), repaired-glued, using the original pieces.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Les figures d'ancêtres masculins bioma étaient placées au-dessus des crânes de crocodiles et de cochons, à côté des planches sculptées gope, dans l'alcôve du clan de la maison cérémonielle. Ces trophées étaient offerts aux esprits en remerciement de l'aide qu'ils apportaient pendant les expéditions de chasse (Bell in Peltier, 2006 : 420-421).